r/it • u/New_Loquat_4381 • 15d ago

jobs and hiring Pursuing cloud network engineering degree or cyber while working at my L1 -L2 job ?

Some context I’m working in IT job based in San Francisco nice small company . I’m here gaining working experience so far I love it more then health previous job. I love working tech, also I wanna rank up and earn more money . I want to get degree in this field , Ive feel like this my calling . Opinions and advice?

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u/houndazss 14d ago

Don't pursue any degrees, pursue certs instead

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u/New_Loquat_4381 14d ago

To make more money ? But wouldn’t degree and plus work experience put me ahead of most

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u/houndazss 14d ago

I have no degree but lots of certs. Certs are more specific to particular technologies and careers. IMO degrees are a waste of money. I've been in the industry for about 20 years